This Post Packs a Punch (OUTSPOKEN_DIVA's Favorite Recipes)

 

A loanword from Sanskrit, punch means "five", as the drink was originally made with five ingredients: sugar, the juice from either lime or lemon, water, and spices(usually nutmeg, ginger, or cinnamon). Many get a little parched while decking the halls, sometimes. And whether alone or a group(a small one of less than 7 during a pandemic), there is nothing like a little punch to quench ye ol' thirst.

My best friend, Intellectual Diva(ID) & I are stans of a clear soda & sherbert drink. She calls it Frappé because she's fancy. I call it Annual Day punch because I'm churchy. And it not shocking that she shared a holiday recipe (cutely named after the Dr. Suess character)she saw on Facebook with me.

Grinch Punch

Ingredients

• 1 2 Liter bottle Lemon-Lime soda or Ginger Ale, chilled
• 1 (46-ounce) can pineapple juice
• 48 ounces Lime Sherbet

Directions

1. Mix ingredients together
2. Serve & Enjoy

Hot Chocolate is not technically a punch, but it can be a good solo or group drink in my opinion. What is cold weather without a hot cup of chocolate? And this one is spiked with red wine. Whether you might be having a holiday movie night with just yourself or friends or maybe a trendy little trip to a cabin, this cozy drink should keep all the spirits bright & warm.

Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 4 packets Instant Hot Cocoa Mix
• 2 cups 1% Milk or Water
• 1 cup Red Wine Blend or Pinot Noir
• 1 tsp powdered cinnamon (optional)

Directions

1. Stir hot cocoa and milk or water together to taste in a small pan over medium-low heat.
2. When you see steam rising from the pan, add the red wine and a shake of cinnamon.
3. Warm through, taste, and adjust with a little extra sugar if needed.

Oh, that first picture of a red & green layer punch is just a little Hawaiian Punch Green Berry Rush & Grenadine. You can see how to layer it HERE. 

No matter what you wet your whistle with, I hope you're blessed to do it in joy & peace. Because no matter the time of the year, festive beverages, like punch should be enjoyed with lovely feelings.

As Always Talking to You in Adult Terms!